The GUN CRIME.MAX TIME. FED UP. ad campaign, an Operation: Safe Community initiative, was recognized by the 39th Annual Telly Awards honoring excellence in video and television across all screens. The Memphis Shelby Crime Commission through its Operation: Safe Community initiative has served as a co-sponsor for an outstanding communications campaign. The campaign, created by TRUST Marketing, Inc., is an effective effort to communicate to the street level the consequences of committing a gun crime – with the ultimate goal of changing behavior.

The Crime Commission submitted the video along with an application to the First Tennessee Foundation’s “25 Years of Giving Video Competition.” Up to $250,000 will be invested back into several mid-south communities to continue their good work. The grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 to the winning participants. Public voting will begin on August 15 and conclude on August 31, 2018. Please support our community by visiting the following link and VOTE for Operation: Safe Community’s GUN CRIME.MAX TIME. FED UP video: https://25yearsofgiving.submittable.com/gallery/9ca7d557-cf6f-44cf-82e9-27707454528d/10845756